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MSP: Missing teen found dead near family's lake house

The area was searched by police, a dive recovery team and MSP canine units.
Credit: MSP

BRANCH COUNTY, Mich. — UPDATE, Saturday, 3:30 p.m: Michigan State Police said Saturday that John Krutsch was found dead in Marble Lake, not far from his last reported location. 

He was declared dead at the scene. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause and manner of death, which police said "are not clear currently." 

ORIGINAL STORY, Friday 4:45 p.m: Michigan State Police are asking for the public's help in finding John Matthew Krutsch, 19, from Coldwater who was last seen on Wednesday at his family's lake house on Marble Lake. 

This is near Teal Drive and Fisher Road in Branch County. 

Krutsch was last seen around noon. He was on foot wearing a green t-shirt and basketball-type shorts. 

The area is being searched by police, a dive recovery team and MSP canine units. 

If you have any information about Krutsch, contact Michigan State Police  at 269-558-0500.

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